Debenhams Ottaway

James Brawn, partner in our corporate and commercial team celebrates his individual lawyer ranking in the latest Chambers UK where he is recognised as “a knowledgeable operator and provides an excellent level of counsel.” and “approachable to clients and very constructive to work with when we are working on other sides of a transaction”. A huge congratulations to James for this huge achievement- thank you for your hard work and dedication to supporting clients. ⭐

Our employment law team and partners are celebrated in Chambers UK 2025, published last month. Michael Kerrigan is newly ranked as an ‘up and coming’ partner and receives some incredible feedback. Louise Attrup is also recognised in the individual lawyer rankings for her “knowledge and drive that gives her clients reassurance and encouragement to seek a resolution with her support and guidance.” Congratulations to the team for the hard work and support they provide to employer and employee clients 🎉

It’s been a successful few months for our Wills, trusts and probate team. After keeping top band 1 status for private wealth law in Chamber HNW 2024 published this summer, it also kept its top tier 1 ranking for another year in The Legal 500 2025 rankings, which published earlier this month. On top of that, the team keeps its position in the recently published eprivateclient top law firms for 2024, which lists the top 70 private wealth law firms across the UK. What an incredible achievement – a huge congratulations to the team that work hard every day to make this happen. Find out more about the team👉 https://bit.ly/3Uzvkro

Juliet Schalker, head of our litigation team moves up the individual rankings to band 2 after the recent Chambers UK rankings. Juliet is recognised for her “expertise and top knowledge from the City.”- as well as being celebrated again as a Legal Linkedinfluencer! The litigation team maintains its ranking with another litigator commenting-“I like seeing them on the other side of cases, as a solution can be reached”. Huge congratulations to Juliet and the whole team! #chambersuk2025

Helen Rainford, Lawyer from our litigation and dispute resolution team shares an insightful article about Quinn Emanuel being ordered to disclose the identity of the creator/owner of an alleged forged report and the results of this order. Read the full article regarding the Norwich Pharmaceutical Order here👉 https://bit.ly/48xHGGz

Our commercial property team proudly keeps its band 1 status with the new Chambers UK rankings and continues to be recognised for their “good eye for detail and as such are very aware of the implications of every point in the deal structure.” Congratulations to all three partners in the team, Ruth Boulton, Jonathan Foy, and Neil Mercer, who received individual lawyer rankings and great feedback. A special mention to Neil who also received ‘Next generation partner’ status for the first time in the recent Legal500 rankings - well done Neil! 🎉

…and that was October! Another busy and exciting month for Debenhams Ottaway: 🌟 Bethany Barthram qualified to a solicitor ✅ The team excelled with the 2025 Legal 500 and Chambers UK rankings ☀ We celebrated wellbeing week, including a Christmas collection and a packing session for Small Acts of Kindness 🎙 Sponsored TEDx St Albans 🍽 Barry Griffin, Lorna Wilkinson, Sarah Liddiard, James Brawn enjoyed the Hillier Hopkins LLP charity lunch in aid of The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted ☕ Attended many networking events within our thriving business community in St Albans 📣 Susan Glenholme and Andrew Yates joined the Eurojuris International conference in Birmingham ⚽ Debenhams Ottaway football team took part in a local round-robin tournament 🏆 Rachel Hyndman and Lucy Hollands attended The British Wills & Probate Awards #BWAPAwards2024 Not forgetting our very own Susan winning the ‘Female business award’ at the National Business Women's Awards. What a great month! 🎉

Huge congratulations to our family law and divorce team for maintaining its band 1 ranking in the recent Chambers UK 2025 rankings, highlighting their reputation of providing “honest, pragmatic advice throughout the divorce/separation process.” Special mentions to partners, Helen Young who keeps her band 1 ranking and ‘up and coming’ Natalie Lester who both received excellent feedback. 🎉

We are thrilled to share our managing partner Susan Glenholme was awarded with ‘Female Business Leader’ at the National Business Women's Awards. Hugely committed to her team and clients, it’s great to see Susan receive the recognition she so very much deserves. Congratulations Susan! 🎉

We are often asked this question 👇 especially during the current cost of living crisis. Our family law team share their expertise on the subject financial order on divorce and provide valuable insight through recent blog. Read here> https://bit.ly/4eVsPHM Nia Miller-Jones Natalie Lester